Congress' inaction hurts U.S.

Infrastructure work would pay off for middle class

11:38 PM,
Aug. 14, 2013

Written by

William W. Wade, Ph.D.

The U.S. Senate passed an immigration reform bill that the House has refused to debate. Neither of these bodies has taken up the needed infrastructure rehabilitation that experts agree the country desperately needs. Economists have widely shown that infrastructure investment would make a huge difference in the still-slow economic recovery. Yet, obstructionist politicians continue to ignore facts and disregard the needs of the middle class.

While local politicians can be heard spewing talking points aimed at the lowest common denominator of their gerrymandered districts, the ...